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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Cabezon to Big Bear Lake

    May 15, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Low desert or ski town, the wind was relentless the whole way. We had our first snow storm, and vortexed in town for 3 days. Read on for my trail journals for the PCT nobo Cabezon to Big Bear Lake section

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Idyllwild to Cabezon

    May 9, 2022 / 0 Comments

    From freezing high altitude evergreens with snow, to low, windy desert, we marched on. Read on to hear about my trail journal for PCT Nobo 2022 from Idyllwild to Cabezon.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Warner Springs to Idyllwild

    May 6, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We came out of the chilly, windy mountains to our first zero days in the cute little hiker friendly town of Idyllwild. Read on to hear about the PCT nobo sections Warner Springs to Idyllwild.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Julian to Warner Springs

    April 29, 2022 / 0 Comments

    More freezing, wet nights and I'd think we we weren't in the desert! Only the hot days make sense. Read on for my 3rd trail journal posting for PCT 2022: Julian to Warner Springs

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Mount Laguna to Julian

    April 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

    With our first resupply down, we're starting to actually feel like we're on the trail for real. Read on to hear my trail journals for the 2nd section of the PCT, Mount Laguna to Julian.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  California,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Campo to Mount Laguna

    April 23, 2022 / 0 Comments

    And so begins my journey northbound through the desert. Canada bound! Read on for my nobo PCT trail journals from Campo to Mount Laguna.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  NOBO PCT 2022,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2022: Preparation to Get Back on Trail

    April 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

    I'm attempting at least a section of the PCT again this year. Here's how I prepared myself and my gear.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  Pacific Crest Trail,  Trail Journals,  West Coast

    PCT 2021 Attempt: My 1,100 Mile Journey in a Nutshell

    April 14, 2022 / 0 Comments

    This is my summary of my 2021 Pacific Crest Trail attempt, and the things I learned from it.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  Backpacking Tips & How To's,  Health,  Mental & Physical Health,  Post-Trail Depression

    22 Tips for Thru-Hikers to Overcome Post-Trail Depression

    March 20, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Here are 22 tips for thruhikers to do before, during, and after their hike to help avoid and overcome post-trail depression.

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  • Backpacking & Thru-Hiking,  Health,  Post-Trail Depression

    Psychology of Post-Trail Depression in Thru-hikers: What You Need to Know

    March 6, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Here is a collection of information about post-trail depression in thru-hikers that has basis in psychology and science.

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